Geographic Information Management in Local Government - Hardcover

Gilfoyle; Ian University of Manchester, Manchester, UK,Thorpe; Peter Peter Thorpe Consulting, Kenilworth, UK,

"I commend the publication of this book. Its structure and practical approach to the subject, including its use of highly relevant case studies for different types and sizes of authority, should do much to reinforce and advance the message that geographical information is an immensely powerful tool that can bring enormous benefits to local authorities and the people they serve." Vanessa Lawrence, Director General and CEO, Ordnance Survey Great Britain, from the Foreword "This book tells you everything you need to know about GIS in a local government environment. It assumes little previous knowledge and tells the tale from the inception of GIS to where we are todayThe case studies in the book are particularly well structuredIt's a thoroughly enjoyable read and covers the ground admirably." - Socitm News, Issue 84, June 2005 "The book's undoubted appeal lies in the nine case studies of British local authorities and how they have put GIM into practicestudents studying the use of GIS in local government (and organisations in general) will find it a useful source of relatively up-to-date British examples, and practitioners in local government starting out in GIS will find it an accessible introduction." - Environmental and Planning B: Planning and Design